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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

19

President And Mrs Gage Host Coe Reception

The Coe commencement week includes a Friday evening reception in Voorhees hall drawing room hosted by President and Mrs. Harry Morehouse Gage with guests joining in hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Warriner and Deans Stookey Kremers and Mary Bell. A Saturday 8 15 pm faculty recital in T. M Sinclair Memorial chapel features Weber Bach Daquin and other works performed by Coe College School of Music faculty including Eliz Romenza and Paul Schumann Ray.

Coe Harry Morehouse Gage Voorhees Hall Gage T. R. Warriner Stephen W. Stookey Harry Kremers Mary Bell Coe College School of Music T. M Sinclair der Freischutz Weber Daquin Elizab Romenza Andaluza Bitte Thou Pield Rachmaninoft the Minstrel Boy Paul Schumann Ray

Mrs Douglas Hosts Dinner For Mrs Verne Marshall

Mrs George B Douglas will entertain at dinner Friday evening in compliment to Mrs Verne Marshall formerly Miss Clementine Robichaux of New Orleans. Guests include Mr and Mrs Verne Marshall Mr and Mrs A W Lenders Mr and Mrs Edward Sheehy Mr and Mrs Howard Hall Mr and Mrs Clare Marshall Miss Barbara Douglas Ralph Ellis and John Carey. The party will be at the Garden House hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Hall.

George B. Douglas Verne Marshall Clementine Robichaux New Orleans Edward Sheehy Howard Hall Clare Marshall Barbara Douglas Ralph Ellis John Carey Garden House

Mrs Erwin and Miss Erwin Return From Kansas City Visit

Mrs Joseph Erwin and Miss Nelle Erwin of 528 Vernon Drive SE returned Thursday from Kansas City where they spent the last week visiting friends and relatives.

Joseph Erwin Nelle Erwin Vernon Drive Kansas City

Ruth erford couple moves to Forest Drive SE

Mr and Mrs Raymond H Ruth erford, long time residents of Carlton apartments, have relocated to 518 Forest Drive SE.

Raymond H. Rutherford Carlton Apartments Forest Drive

Camp Fire Group Formed for 10 Year Old Girls

Trinity Methodist church starts a new Camp Fire club for ten year olds with guardian Mrs. William Hemsky Jr. The group selects Wunni shawn'ta as its name and elects officers Betty Jean Hemsky as president Mary Ellen Reece as vice president Dorothy Kibbie as treasurer Juanita Layer as secretary Maxine Surry as scribe and Marylin Jean Thompson as song leader. Other members include Carol Chapman Dolores Jane Anderson Betty Lou Rogers Miriam Bird and Mevriel Keyes.

Trinity Methodist Church William Hemsky, Jr Guardian Betty Jean Hemsky Mary Ellen Reece Dorothy Kibbie Juanita Layer Maxine Surry Marylin Jean Thompson Carol Chapman Dolores Jane

Miss Sylvia Jane Mrstik Class Elects Officers at John Huss Church

At the first business meeting of Miss Sylvia Jane Mrstik Sunday school class held at John Huss church on Tuesday officers were elected: President Mar guerite Lahman Vice President Madeline Hunter Secretary Mary Louise Zumer Scribe Anna Lana A picnic is planned in Ellis park next Thursday with Madeline Hunter and Mary Louise Zumer in charge

Sylvia Jane Mrstik John Huss Church Marguerite Lahman Madeline Hunter Mary Louise Zumer Anna Lana Ellis Park

Humiston Birthday Party Held For Ninth Birthday

Jack Humiston son of Dr and Mrs A N Humiston hosted four teen friends after school Thursday in celebration of his ninth birthday at 400 Nine teen street NE.

Jack Humiston A. N. Humiston

Mozart Club elects Miss Glennys McHardy president

Miss Glennys McHardy was elected president of the Mozart Music club at the final meeting of the year. The club will resume meetings next October.

Glennys McHardy Mozart Music Club

Honor Seniors And Returning Alumnae Events Noted

Several sororities at Cee college plan events to honor seniors and returning alumnae. Kappa Delta hosts an alumnae dinner at the Commonwealth tea room with Miss Lucille Reynolds presiding. Additional toasts come from active members and alumnae representatives.

Cee College Kappa Delta Sorority Commonwealth Tea Room Lucille Reynolds Kappa Delta Frances Norton Helen Hanson Arbon Chehak Marian Dwelle Betty Runkle Upper Palisades Biederman Hotel Pleiades Jane Davis Ellis Park Beta Phi Alpha Ruth Esther King Chi Delta Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Ruth Swartzell Virginia Cavin Gretchen Claussen Alpha Xi-Delta Harold Skinner Ruth Martin Ethel R. Outland Pi Alpha Theta Journalistic Sorority the Commonwealth Palisades Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega

Mrs Whaley Honored At Circle Luncheon

Mrs Sam Lee and Mrs Carl Good host the Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters at Mrs Lee s home 30 Blake Terrace SE Cedar Rapids for a farewell luncheon to Mrs G R Whaley who leaves Cedar Rapids this month She receives a chain and cross as the emblem of the Kings Daughters The sunshine group plans an June gathering at Mrs Rogers cabin Troy Mills

Sam Lee Carl Goodwin Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Lee Blake Terrace G. R. Whaley Cedar Rapids Donald Potter Dunlap R. R. Rogers O. A. Kearney C. H. Hay John Hutch W. E. Hampton Rhobie Sagendorph

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Plans Otter Creek Picnic

Cedar Rapids Bird club members and families will picnic at Waltonian Conservation camp on Otter Creek Monday evening. In case of rain the Ellis park pavilion will host the event. Attendees should meet at Coe College campus at 5 30 and call Mrs. E J Petranek at 7272 to confirm.

Cedar Rapids

Pauline Heaton Weds Wilbur T Canaday in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Pauline Heaton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Heaton and Wilbur T. Canaday were married in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. L Baumgartner of the First Evangelical church. Attendants included Louise Gillis and Charlene Canaday. The couple, after a motor trip east, will reside at 213 Fifth Street SW Cedar Rapids after July 1. Out of town guests attended from Eagle Grove Fairfax Central City and other areas.

Pauline Heaton J. C. Heaton Wilbur T. Canaday Venga Louise Gillis Pauline Linders Marvin Hromek Canaday Dorothy Kunz Sdemma Gitchell Pauline Brown Frances Weingard Grant High School Edna Canaday Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Upper Eight bridge club hosts Wickhams with prize winners

Mr and Mrs Elmer Wickham hosted the Upper Eight bridge club on Thursday evening at 618 G avenue NW. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hoyt Thomas and Mrs Lee Summy with a feature prize for high honors.

Elmer Wickham G Avenue NW Upper Eight Bridge Club Hoyt Thomas Lee Summy

Pattern 2351 Dress Pattern by Anne Adams

Advertises Pattern 2351 for sizes 36 to 50 with blue and tan percale dress. Notes practical, flattering design with yoke and revers, long sleeves, and trim in blue. Price 15 cents per pattern. catalog and pattern together 25 cents. Send name address and style number to New York address.

Mee Aepublican Pa Department West Seventeenth Street New York

Girl Reserves Name Cabinets for Next School Year

The A. D. T. Girl Reserves of Grent and Washington Hi Y Ettes elected officers for the next school year and named committee chairs. Washington Girl Reserve installed new officers Thursday by candlelight. A. D. T. officers already installed. Grant cabinet leaders include Harriette Struve president and Dorothy Blodgett program chair. Washington cabinet lists Dorothy Black president and Norene Arrington vice president with other officers and committee heads.

A. D. T. Girl Grent Washington Hi Y Ettes Washington Girl Reserve Grant Harriette Struve Betty Rappaport Florence Fisher Katherine Zisko Dorothy Blodgett Glennys McHardy Irene St. Germain Evelyn Johnson Margaret Jones Washington Dorothy Black Norene Arrington Maurine Munger Nadgie Rohrbach Ora Mae Edwards Marion Huff Gladys Dawson Phoebe Jane Nemecek Veda Richards Eleanor Sweitzer Janet Coquillette Doris Young Audrey Campbell Joyce E Elaine Shonka Mary Louise Nelson Sara Ee Ee Annabel Anerson

Peoples Church Annual Meeting and Picnic Supper

The Peoples church congregation holds its annual meeting at the church on Monday evening. A picnic supper will be served at 6. Mrs. F. A. Small is chairman. After the supper a business meeting covers the year’s work of the secretary and treasurer and the various organizations. Four board of trustees seats will be elected.

Congregation of the Peoples Church F. A. Small Board of Trustees

Piano Recital by Mrs Twogood’s Students at Hotel Roosevelt

Mrs. Lorin Twogood presents her piano students in a recital at the Hotel Roosevelt Saturday at 8 p.m. The public is invited. Miss Flora Van Buren will read between program parts. Mary Jo Johnson and Betty Lehman will usher. Performers include Leonard Koch Cook Ellen Johnson Eugene Pugh Fredrica Frame Eleanor Christian Herbert Love Virginia Frame Margaret Anne Twogood Dorothy Jane Boisen Mary Jean Gossett Leon Gossett Lois Keller Betty Allender.

Lorin Twogood Hotel Roosevelt Flora van Buren Mary Jo Johnson Betty Lehman Leonard Koch Cook Ellen Johnson Eugene Pugh Fredrica Frame Eleanor Christian Herbert Love Virginia Frame Margaret Anne Twogood Dorothy Jane Boisen Mary Jean Gossett Leon Gossett Lois Keller Betty Allender

Miss Velma Porter Marries Sidney Black in Parsonage Ceremony

Miss Velma Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Porter of Oklahoma City and Sidney Black son of Mr and Mrs G V Black of Atkins wed Thursday at the First Evangelical church parsonage. A wedding supper followed at 222 Third Avenue West hosted by Mrs Mae Gibbons. The couple plan to live on a farm at Atkins.

Velma Porter J. E. Porter Oklahoma City Sidney Black G. V. Black Atkins L. L. Baumgartner First Evangelical Church Mae Gibbons Third Avenue West Edward Grim Lewis Grim Myrtle Thomas Barnard A Reider Watkins Jessie Knott Newton Shellsburg Helen Shetrart Barnes City Everett Kirkpatrick Minnie Koza Jack Odland Edward Koza Irene Gibbons Harry Caraway Marion Mary Nelson Stewart Dew Melvin Gibbons

Mrs Henry and daughter visiting Mellies home

Mrs Helen Henry and her daughter spend a week at the home of Dr Edward Mellies and his wife during a social visit.

Helen Henry Daugh Edward Mellies

Malta Chapter O E S to Meet at Masonic Hall

Malta chapter No. 415 O E S. will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Masonic hall. All members of the order are invited to attend.

Malta Masonic Hall Order

Milwaukee Women's Club Card Party Friday Evening

The Milwaukee Women's club hosts a card party in its clubrooms on Friday evening for members and their friends.

Milwaukee Women’s Club

Missionary Society Meets at McElhinney Home

The Missionary Society of the United Brethren church gathered today at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs E E McElhinney 1211 Sixth Avenue SE for a church group meeting and discussion.

Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church E. E. McElhinney Sixth Avenue SE

Dixon Family Holds Annual Reunion at Cedar Rapids Home

The Dixon family gathered for an annual reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chermak home in Cedar Rapids. Relatives from Plymouth Wisconsin Mount Vernon Bradford Olin and Cedar Rapids attended. Six of Mrs. Dixon eight children fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren were present. She celebrated a seventy ninth birthday.

Dixon Joseph Chermak Springville Plymouth Wis Harry Dixon Everett John Harold Mount Vernon Fanny Newton Paul Marshal Bradford Frank Fall Harriet Olin John Hos James Dorothy Ellen Darrel Pierce Joe Gaskill Dora Mae Joe, Jr Myron Udet Maxine Emogen M. B. Stoker Cordon Duncan Nina Mae Frank Sturm Frank, Jr William Pulda Stella Pierce Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Guests Attend Owen 25th Wedding Celebration

A Palo couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Covington community hall with more than 200 Cedar Rapids guests. The evening featured cards dancing a mock wedding and a dance and song program by Marie Scriven and Betty Maldenray.

Cedar Rapids John A. Owen Palo Covington Community Hall Mariel Scriven Betty Maldeneray

Tricks of the camera in Hollywood glamour myths discussed

The article surveys cinematic tricks used to flatter leading actresses by lighting, backdrops, and diffusion to alter appearance. It cites Fay Wray Mary Brian Billie Dove Clara Bow Jean Harlow Greta Garbo and Rose Hobart, notes color screens and gauze diffusion, and hints at mailing a Greta leaflet for more life facts.

L. A Fay Wray Mary Brian Billie Dove Clara Bow Jean Harlow Charlie Winninger Rose Hobart Avoirdupois Shane Ie Greta Garbo Greta

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Garden Party Saturday

The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers club hosts a garden party Saturday from 4 to 5 at Mrs. George B. Burgert's home 1948 Fifth Avenue SE for sorority mothers alumnae active members and pledges. About sixty five are expected. Joint chairmen Mrs. Harry Palmer and Mrs. Dora Severin are assisted by Mrs. J. Lindley Coon and Mrs. J. Shirer.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Mothers Club George B. Burgert Fifth Avenue SE Harry Palmer Dora Severin J. Lindley Coon J. Shirer

Hayes school mothers host picnic for baseball teams

Mothers of the Hayes girls and boys baseball teams hosted a luncheon at Riverside park Thursday noon. Team members include Martha Mary captain and several players. teachers attended. Officers of Hayes P T A and past presidents hosted a separate luncheon at Mrs. Brush’s home on D street SW with guests Miss Belle Campbell Evelyne Stone and others.

Hayes Riverside Park Martha Mary Bernice Klepach Mary Kost Julia Pazor Libby Nosek Velma Shimek Virk Topinka John Seminde Jack Machula Henry Urban Lawrence Welbes Ladislav Mrkvicka Vernon Tampir Andrew Rock Charles Chyba Mary Vampola Joe Jakubcik Hayes P. T. A Hayes School F. G. Brush D Street Belle Campbell Evelyne Stone Mabel Swank Florence Felten Mildred Sherer Betty Chapman

Zasteras Drive to Gull Lake for Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Zastera of 1221 Third Avenue SW departed Wednesday by car to their summer home on Gull Lake Minnesota.

Frank Zastera Third Avenue Gull Lake Minn

Holmans Host Iowa City Guests Including Two Children

Mr and Mrs J G Holman of 204 Forest Drive SE entertain guests from Iowa City Vernon Holman and his wife with their two children Phyllis and John visiting for a stay at the Holman home.

J. G. Holman Forest Drive Vernal Holman Phyllis John Iowa City

Dozens Enter Bay County Sheriff Race

Bay City Michigan. More than fifty candidates have signified their intent to run for sheriff in Bay County this year. The large field indicates a competitive race with wide interest among local residents.

Bay City Mich Sheriff’s Office Bay County

Miss Agnes Fleming heads to Los Angeles

Miss Agnes Fleming left last night for Los Angeles. An advertisement notes a Bohemian Dance at Lincoln Park on Saturday.

Thornwood Bohemian Melody Boys Agnes Fleming Los Angeles Bohemian Dance Lincoln Park

Hilborn Called Home After Father’s Death in Persia

Dean S Hilborn was summoned to Persia Iowa on Thursday by the death of his father William V Hilborn.

Dean S. Hilborn Persia William V. Hilborn

Hadad Master Service Announces Low Auto Repair Rates

Hadad Master Service advertises new low prices for auto repairs. The message highlights affordable rates for vehicle maintenance and quick service.

Hadad Master

Dell Carpenter to Face Cedar Rapids Club at YMCA Match

Rockford checkers wizard Dell Carpenter will take on Cedar Rapids Checker Club in a Friday at 7:30 p.m. match at the YMCA. Public invited.

Dell Carpenter Rockford Checkers Wizard Cedar Rapids Checker Club

Mitvalsky's Freezing Cold Fur Storage Notice

A clipped note states services for cleaning furs and placing them in freez ing cold storage at Mitvalsky's. The fragment mentions fur care and storage arrangements.

Mitvalsky’s Icc

Y Men’s Club Plans Palisades Picnic

The Y. Men’s club plans a Monday evening picnic at the Palisades. Members meet at the Y at 5 p.m., organizers request car owners bring their vehicles. A steak fry and a ball game are features. all members are invited.

Y. Men’s Palisades

Moore family to lead evangelistic services at Sunshine Mission

Evangelist Paul Moore and his son Jack a song leader and soloist from Olivet Illinois will conduct evangelistic services at Sunshine Mission Friday evening They are visiting Rev E E Russell pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in the area of service plan

Paul Moore Jack Olivet, Ill Sunshine Mission Moores E. E. Russell Church of the Nazarene

Hear Senator Clark Candidate for lieutenant governor

A political advertisement notes a radio or broadcast window tonight from 9 30 to 9 45 p m inviting listeners to hear Senator C F Clark discuss his candidacy for lieutenant governor on the air.

C. F. Clark

Iowa State honors 24 students for publication work

Alice Leefers of Cedar Rapids is among twenty four Iowa State college students recognized for outstanding work on student publications at Ames. Miss Leefers received a gold I key from the Iowa State chapter of Sigma Delta.

Alice Leefers Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Miss Leefers Iowa State Sigma Delta

Freight Engine Derailment Delays Bev erly Rail Line

A large North Western freight engine derailed at Beverly around 4 a.m. Friday. Officials reported the incident caused lines to be blocked and prompted temporary service delays as crews worked to clear the wreck. No injuries were immediately reported and investigators began inspecting the derailed locomotive and track conditions.

North Western Railroad Beverly

Uncle Rays Corner V Animal Stamps of Borneo

The piece outlines stamps from Borneo showing rhinos elephants apes and tapirs and notes colonizer control by Britain and Holland. It also covers aviation stamps including German flying post stamps Mexico eagle Zeppelin and early air mail issues 1917 1919. Ends inviting readers to request a Surprise Leaflet and postage for Uncle Ray.

Borneo China Sea Great Britain Holland North Borneo Asia Mexico Germany Italy United States Austria-Hungary Columbia Newfoundland Japan Switzerland Tunis

Locomotive Restored After Freight Train Derailment

A trail derailment caused nine cars to ground, delaying a Rock Island locomotive. The derailment was cleared and the locomotive was back on rails by 7:40 with little damage observed.

Thenee Rock Island

Summer Sunday Library Hours Change

The public library shifts to summer Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. for reading only, with no book circulation. The children's room remains closed on Sundays.

Brothers Kotek Plead Not Guilty to Intoxication Case

Charles Kotek 23 and Frank Kotek 25, brothers, pled not guilty in police court Friday to intoxication and disturbing the peace charges. They were arrested at 10:50 p.m. Thursday near 417 Third Street SE where Charles formerly lived. Trial was scheduled for Saturday morning.

Charles Kotek Frank Kotek Third Street Charles

W C T U Meeting In Linn County Proclaims Temperance Support

Linn county W C T U held a Thursday meeting at Sun Shine Mission to unite for prayer and temperance. Attendees praised Rep Cyrenus Cole for supporting temperance, and Mrs Laura Thornburg was commended for work on the Champion. Rev R F Judson spoke on Christian Citizenship. Clare Nichols led temperance songs and a solo. Candidates for the June primaries were discussed.

Linn County Sunshine Mission Cyrenus Cole Laura Thornburg W.C. T. U. Champion R. F. Judson Clare Nichols

Reverend's ashes task ruled not a work injury

In New Jersey a supreme court decision set aside a workmen's compensation award for Rev Don Van Devander of Jersey City. He strained his back carrying ashes from the parsonage he won the award for. The court said lifting ashes is not a minute oil duty and cannot justify the compensation.

Trenton N. J Don van Devander West Side Methodist Episcopal Church Jersey City Supreme Court

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Mrs. Gage Mrs. Douglas Rutherfords NEW Camp Fire Group Geiger’s Shop First Ave Moniteur Mrs. Whaley Circle Bird Club Upper Eight Club Anne Adams Essie Ben Peoples Church Porter-Black Missouri Clubs United Brethren Society Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street S. A Hollywood Aid SA Robert Grandon the Big Shoe Store Shoe Repair Dept Second Air Forney Peaks Alpha Gam Thomassen Uncle Ray’s Animal Stamps OF Uncle Ray Loumrright the District Court Iowa Olive S. Johnson W. C. T. U. Meeting Just Suva Mesh Second Avenue
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